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Bridgeway of Bensenville News Letter January 2021
“Land of the Free, Because of the Brave” Thank you Veterans!
Today we take time to thank our Veterans. They are our Heroes. Whichever role they played, they did it for a greater good than themselves. We are proud to now be in their service. With great pride, Bridgeway of Bensenville shares the faces of many of our resident heroes! Thank you one and all!
Read MoreJoin other Heroes as a Healthcare Professional!
Just starting out? There are wonderful opportunities to earn while you learn. Are you passionate about people? A team player? Have you always thought healthcare was a great career to explore? If you aspire to be a healthcare provider, even if you aren’t certified yet, we may have the right opportunity for you to launch…
Read MoreHappy Global Handwashing Day 2020
2020 brings highlights the importance of hand hygiene more than any of the previous years since Global Handwashing Day was initiated by the Global Handwashing Partnership (GHP) in August 2008 at the annual World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden. You can learn more about the history of this annual event here. Handwashing with soap and water…
Read MoreBridgeway of Bensenville October News
Outdoor Visitation Coming Soon (but not quite yet)
Our campus is excited to report that Governor Pritzker is allowing outdoor visitation as part of the re-opening process. Our regulatory agencies are putting together the policy and procedure that we are required to follow. We understand that all facilities will have to follow the strict guidelines given to us in order to minimize the…
Read MoreLooking to the Future: A Guide for Caregivers
Special thanks to our friend Sharon Wagner of SeniorFriendly for contributing this exclusive article for our Bridgeway readers! When you’re taking care of a loved one, every moment matters. That’s why it’s so important to make sure you have a plan for the future. Often, in-home caregiving situations have an expiration date. Needs grow too…
Read MoreBest Ways to Have Fun with a Senior in an Assisted Living Facility
According to a recent study, the number of seniors living in assisted care facilities number over 700,000. If you have a family member living in one of these facilities, you can still have fun and meaningful times with them by visiting them on a regular basis and participating in activities that they like. It’s also…
Read MoreSenior Sleeping Issues: Tips to Help Mom Sleep
As your loved one ages, many things they used to do effortlessly become much harder. One of those things is sleep. Whether your loved one has dementia, Parkinson’s, or is simply approaching old age, senior sleeping issues are going to come up. There’s a lot you can do, though, to help them out. Here are…
Read MoreEasy Survival Guide to Thanksgiving Dinner and Diabetes
One of the biggest dinners of the year is around the corner. Everyone around you is busy stocking up on stuffing, yams, pumpkin pie, marshmallow fluff…and you’re stuck. Why? Because you’re a caregiver, and your older loved one has diabetes. And everyone knows that Thanksgiving dinner and diabetes just don’t go together. Or do they?…
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